Remote Information and Communication Technology in Education Consultant

Summary

Join Dexis as a consultant to gather insights and best practices from USAID Missions and other key stakeholders to inform how education technology is advancing USAID's education priorities. The scope of work includes developing concrete, contextual, in-depth knowledge about the integration of technology in USAID education programs to achieve educational goals and what other stakeholders are doing.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience, or Masters and 3 years of experience in education technology or related field
• Specialized experience in international development
• Proven ability to conduct research, literature reviews, and KIIs
• Experience in education and digital learning particularly in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) preferred
• Proven ability to synthesize key lessons learned into accessible and concise materials for various audience types

Responsibilities

• Develop what aspects of education technology to review (type, purpose, processes) as well as identify appropriate education activities and their OUs
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review (e.g., websites, ITR sites, EduLinks, Performance Plans and Reports, gray literature, Ed Tech assessment reports etc.)
• Design interview questions and develop a detailed plan for conducting remote Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with Mission Staff and other key stakeholders as applicable
• Execute the planned KIIs, remotely engaging with relevant stakeholders
• Collect valuable insights, best practices, lessons learned, challenges, trends related to education technology in the education sector
• Prepare a Best Practice Report based on the gathered information
• Conduct two rounds of review and revision for the Best Practice Report
• Develop a slide deck presentation with key conclusions from the Best Practice Report
• In collaboration with USAID develop a dissemination plan and editorial calendar
• Provide technical backstopping to the ICT4E Advisor's portfolio

Benefits

Healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks